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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,480

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $30,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,446

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $28,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeGL
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $24,930 $54,900
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $23,171 $51,057
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395 395  
Sunroof 585 585 585  
3.0L V6 855      
Sunroof Package       1,500
Class IV trailer hitch       500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
AWD 1,593 1,593 1,593  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336 336  
Sunroof 498 498 498  
3.0L V6 778      
Sunroof Package       1,395
Class IV trailer hitch       465
Metallic paint (extra cost)       651
Options (change) 4,330 3,475 3,325 2,700
Options (change) 3,839 3,061 2,933 2,511
Destination 615 615 615 775
Total Price $27,480 $28,275 $28,870 $58,375
Total Invoice $25,446 $26,170 $26,719 $54,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,340
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeGL
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A4T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16265/60-18
Total Price$27,480$28,275$28,870$58,375
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,780-7,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,480$27,750$27,090$50,930
Cost Above Minimum$390$660$0$0
Total Invoice$25,446$26,170$26,719$54,343
Adjustments for Features0-486-1,647-6,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,446$25,684$25,072$47,412
Cost Above Minimum$374$612$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2006200620062007
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeGL
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Hill descent control   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,820$5,345$6,600$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,780$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-1,647-6,931

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062007
ModelEscapeGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in121.1 in
Length174.9 in200.3 in
Width70.1 in75.6 in
Height69.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.5,249 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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